Cree Santa Gertrudis achieves 100 per cent clearance with $16,654 average and $47,500 top at Thangool bull sale
Summary
Cree Santa Gertrudis recorded a complete 100 per cent clearance at its annual bull sale near Thangool, underlining sustained confidence in the stud's program. All 81 bulls offered sold to average $16,654 and gross $1,348,974, a marked lift on 2025 when 82 bulls averaged $14,512. Buyers travelled from across Queensland and New South Wales, with bulls heading to properties from Gunnedah in southern NSW through to Hughenden in western Queensland and Tully in the state's north, reflecting broad demand for the genetics. The sale topper, a homozygous polled bull at 23 months, made $47,500 and weighed 841 kilograms, having recorded a daily gain of 1.23kg, 11 millimetres of P8 fat, 7mm of rib fat, a 133 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 43 centimetre scrotal circumference. The second top-priced bull, a 24-month-old, sold for $37,500 at 820kg, with a 1.11kg daily gain, 10mm P8 fat, 7mm rib fat, a 135sq cm eye muscle area and a 40cm scrotal circumference. Repeat volume buyers provided strong support, including one securing seven bulls at a $15,142 average and another five at $13,600. Other multiple purchases included four bulls each at averages of $22,375, $17,500 and $19,500. Presented in fit, healthy and work-ready condition, the 81 bulls averaged 710 kilograms. The stud principals also donated half the proceeds of one lot, totalling $8000, to the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service. The 100 per cent clearance, $16,654 average and $1.35 million gross capped a solid 2026 offering backed by wide buyer participation.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 100% (81 of 81 bulls) |
| Average | $16,654 |
| Gross | $1,348,974 |
| Top price | $47,500 (841 kg bull) |
| Second top | $37,500 (820 kg bull) |
| 2025 average | $14,512 (82 bulls) |
| Average weight | 710 kg |
| Charity donation | $8000 (half of one lot) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What clearance and average did the 2026 Cree Santa Gertrudis sale achieve?
The sale recorded a 100 per cent clearance, with all 81 bulls sold. They averaged $16,654 and grossed $1,348,974.
How did the result compare with 2025?
In 2025, all 82 bulls sold to a top of $57,000 for a $14,512 average. The 2026 average of $16,654 was a marked lift.
What was the top-priced bull and its figures?
The sale topper, a homozygous polled bull at 23 months, made $47,500 at 841 kilograms. It recorded a 1.23kg daily gain, 11mm P8 fat, 7mm rib fat, a 133 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 43cm scrotal circumference.
What about the second top-priced bull?
The second top bull, a 24-month-old, sold for $37,500 at 820 kilograms. It showed a 1.11kg daily gain, 10mm P8 fat, 7mm rib fat, a 135sq cm eye muscle area and a 40cm scrotal circumference.
Where did the buyers come from?
Buyers travelled from across Queensland and New South Wales. Bulls found homes from Gunnedah in southern NSW through to Hughenden in western Queensland and Tully in the north.
How heavy were the bulls on average?
The 81 bulls averaged 710 kilograms. They were presented in fit, healthy and work-ready condition.
Was any money raised for charity?
Yes. The stud principals donated half the proceeds of one lot, totalling $8000, to the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service.
Who supported the sale as volume buyers?
Several repeat volume buyers were active. Purchases included seven bulls at a $15,142 average, five at $13,600, and multiple lots of four bulls at averages of $22,375, $17,500 and $19,500.
